An essential feature of every well equipped kitchen, the name derives from the board or table on which meat was 'dressed' or food prepared.

Over time, the design of the dresser has changed, even though the nomenclature is unchanged.

Dressers were particularly popular in Wales, northwest and southwest England, each type having strong regional characteristics.

First introduced in the 18th century, the dresser consisted of a base containing shelves, drawers and cupboards, and an open upper section, with stepped shelves known as the 'rack', for storing plates and other crockery.

Some dressers, particularly from Wales and northern England had panelled backs, while others have open backs so the wall behind the back of the upper section of the dresser is visible.

Alternatively the rack was sometimes attached directly to the kitchen wall rather than remain free standing upon the base, which explains why so many of them have since been more...

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A George III oak high dresser, last quarter 18th century, the…

George III Oak High Dresser, Late 18th Century

A George III oak high dresser, last quarter 18th century, the plate rack with moulded cornice above three shelves between shaped supports, the lower part with an arrangement of drawers and panelled cupboard doors, on shaped bracket feet, the sides…

George III mahogany crossbanded oak low dresser late 18th…

George III Oak Low Dresser with Crossbanding

George III mahogany crossbanded oak low dresser late 18th century, the rectangular top above a three drawer frieze with brass pulls and a shaped apron below, raised on square legs, height 77 cm width 185 cm depth 49 cm. Provenance: John Wilson Antiques,…

A fine early Georgian oak dresser base. Early 18th century. The…

Early Georgian Oak Dresser Base

A fine early Georgian oak dresser base. Early 18th century. The long narrow dresser with a fine mellow patina and light coloration, with peg joins, a square edged top above three drawers with mitred thread moulding, later pierced brass backplates and…

A George III-style oak enclosed low dresser, Robert brown,…

A George III-style oak enclosed low dresser, Robert brown, Melbourne, late 20th century, rectangular, the top with moulded edge above seven drawers arranged around a pair of doors enclosing a cupboard, fluted quarter columns to the front corners, on ogee…

A George II oak high dresser, second quarter 18th century, the…

A George II oak high dresser, second quarter 18th century, the plate rack with a moulded cornice above three shelves, the lower part with three drawers raised on flat baluster supports united by low peripheral stretchers, 185 cm high, 169 cm wide, 44 cm…

An oak Welsh dresser, circa 1780, 199 cm high, 155 cm wide, 43…

1780 Welsh Oak Dresser - Antique Furniture

An oak Welsh dresser, circa 1780, 199 cm high, 155 cm wide, 43 cm deep

A Georgian style oak dresser, open shelves above base, 220 cm…

Georgian Oak Dresser with Open Shelves

A Georgian style oak dresser, open shelves above base, 220 cm high, 170 cm wide, 47 cm deep

A carved oak dresser base, English, 18th century, 81 cm high,…

18th Century Carved Oak Dresser Base

A carved oak dresser base, English, 18th century, 81 cm high, 163 cm wide, 46 cm deep

An oak dresser comprising three drawers on a turned leg base,…

18th Century Oak Dresser with Turned Leg Base

An oak dresser comprising three drawers on a turned leg base, English, early 18th century, 89 cm high, 204 cm wide, 53 cm

A Georgian dresser base, an overhanging moulded top, below…

Georgian Dresser Base with Cabriole Legs

A Georgian dresser base, an overhanging moulded top, below three draws with brass handles and escutcheons. The dresser standing on cabriole legs joined by a shaped skirt and terminating to pad feet. England, circa 1800. Height 214 x 46 x 88

A George III oak high dresser, late 18th century, the plate…

George III Oak High Dresser with Plate Rack and Drawers

A George III oak high dresser, late 18th century, the plate rack with moulded cornice above four shelves flanked by tall cupboards, the lower part with an arrangement of drawers and panelled cupboard doors, on shaped bracket feet, 237 cm high, 192 cm wide…

A George III oak dresser base comprising of seven drawers and…

George III Oak Dresser Base with Seven Drawers and Door

A George III oak dresser base comprising of seven drawers and one door, English, 18th century, 85 cm high, 127 cm wide, 58 cm deep

A good 18th century oak rack back dresser, with scalloped…

18th Century Oak Dresser with Scalloped Canopy Rail

A good 18th century oak rack back dresser, with scalloped canopy rail fitted with cup hooks, above two open-backed shelves with shaped fronts. The base with three central drawers over panel doors, brass swing handles on winged back plates with conforming…

An early 18th century oak dresser base, raised on turned and…

18th Century Oak Dresser Base

An early 18th century oak dresser base, raised on turned and tapered legs on pad feet. Three drawer horizontal format with brass locks, escutcheons and handles. C.1730, height 80 cm, width 200 cm, depth 47 cm. Provenance: purchased 1997 Donald Melville…

A George III 18th century oak Welsh dresser, the raised back…

18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser

A George III 18th century oak Welsh dresser, the raised back with pediment and frieze, above three moulded shelves, the base with three frieze drawers, above three further drawers, flanked by panel door cupboards, raised on bracket feet. 212 cm high, 174…

A Welsh dresser base, oak and fruitwood, mid 18th century, 84…

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser Base

A Welsh dresser base, oak and fruitwood, mid 18th century, 84 cm high, 201 cm wide, 44 cm deep

George II oak dresser base, possibly Welsh, c. 1750,…

George II Oak Dresser Base with Brass Handles

George II oak dresser base, possibly Welsh, c. 1750, rectangular top above three cross banded drawers with brass handles, over a well shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs, height 80 cm, width 200 cm, depth 51 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Lady Sybil…

A George III oak and elm low dresser, English, 18th century. 87…

George III Oak Low Dresser, 18th Century

A George III oak and elm low dresser, English, 18th century. 87 cm high, 160 cm wide and 46 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne

George II provincial oak dresser 18th century the plate rack…

18th Century Oak Dresser with Plate Rack

George II provincial oak dresser 18th century the plate rack with moulded cornice above three shelves flanked by two panelled doors with fluted motif, over small cupboard doors, the base with four short drawers and shaped apron on turned baluster supports…

A George III carved oak dresser base, circa 1760, 81 cm high,…

George III Oak Dresser Base, 1760

A George III carved oak dresser base, circa 1760, 81 cm high, 188 cm wide, 49.5 cm deep

An oak dresser base, comprising five drawers, English, 18th…

18th Century Oak Dresser Base with 5 Drawers

An oak dresser base, comprising five drawers, English, 18th century, 91 cm high, 199 cm wide, 50 cm deep

An oak three drawer low dresser, English early 18th century, 76…

18th Century English Oak Low Dresser with Three Drawers

An oak three drawer low dresser, English early 18th century, 76 cm high, 209 cm wide, 49 cm deep

An 18th century George III oak dresser base with a plank top,…

George III Oak Dresser Base with Three Drawers

An 18th century George III oak dresser base with a plank top, above three drawers on square tapering legs. 83 cm high, 172 cm wide, 41 cm deep. Provenance: Miles Bovell Antiques.

An oak high dresser, circa 1780, probably Welsh, the open plate…

18th Century Welsh Oak High Dresser

An oak high dresser, circa 1780, probably Welsh, the open plate rack with a moulded cornice above four shelves, cup hooks to the frieze and shelves, the lower part with three frieze drawers and a shaped apron raised on flat baluster supports, a pot-board…

A Welsh oak dresser, 18th century, the moulded cornice above a…

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser with Plate Rack and Drawers

A Welsh oak dresser, 18th century, the moulded cornice above a plate rack comprising three shelves, raised on a base of five frieze drawers upon baluster supports, above a pot cupboard. 210 cm high, 180 cm wide, 43 cm deep

A Welsh elm dresser base, 18th century. 88 cm high, 195 cm wide,…

18th Century Welsh Elm Dresser Base

A Welsh elm dresser base, 18th century. 88 cm high, 195 cm wide, 46 cm deep

A Georgian oak Welsh dresser; the plate rack with moulded…

Georgian Oak Welsh Dresser with Plate Rack

A Georgian oak Welsh dresser; the plate rack with moulded cornice above a shaped frieze and shaped sides, the base having three drawers above an arcaded pot board with chamfered supports. Height 188 cm, width 143 cm, depth 43 cm

A George II oak and mahogany crossbanded dresser base, English…

George II Oak Dresser Base, 1730

A George II oak and mahogany crossbanded dresser base, English circa 1730, 190 cm long 84 cm high 50 cm deep

A George III oak low dresser, English, circa 1750, the…

George III Oak Low Dresser, Circa 1750

A George III oak low dresser, English, circa 1750, the rectangular top above three drawers on shaped cabriole legs, 76 cm high, 192 cm wide and 47 cm deep

A George III oak and mahogany cross banded dresser, with two…

George III Oak and Mahogany Dresser with Six Drawers

A George III oak and mahogany cross banded dresser, with two doors and six drawers, 96 cm high, 188 cm wide, 45 cm deep